HAY and farm machinery was ablaze at a farm last night.

Firefighters from Swindon, Wootton Bassett and Cricklade were called to a farm just south of Purton shortly before 5.30pm where they found baled hay and farming machinery on fire in a barn.

The fire was bought under control by around 7pm, and firefighters stayed at the farm until the late evening to ensure it did not flare up again.

The cause of the fire is not known.